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Istamet 50/500mg Tablet 14s

Istamet 50/500mg Tablet 14s

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

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Benefits

Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitusTreatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work together in different ways to lower your blood glucose levels. Lowering blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control your blood glucose level, your risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs is also lowered. Additionally, proper control of diabetes can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life. You should keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed because it is protecting your future health.

Side Effects

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.

How to use

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works

Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effective use of insulin by the body, and reduce excess sugar that your liver makes. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antidiabetic medicines: Sitagliptin and Metformin. They help your pancreas produce more insulin, facilitate effective use of insulin by the body, and reduce excess sugar that your liver makes. Together, they provide better control of blood sugar.

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet 14 Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet 14 Tablet as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Caution Advised: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.Caution Advised: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Caution Advised: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.Caution Advised: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Not Safe: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.Not Safe: Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet 14 Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Istamet 50mg/500mg Tablet 14 Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

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References

  • Sitagliptin/metformin hydrochloride. Haarlem, The Netherlands: Merck Sharp & Dohme BV; 2018 (08 Apr. 2019)

  • Sitagliptin/Metformin hydrochloride. London, UK: European Medicines Agency; 2013 (08 Apr. 2019)

  • Sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride (08 Apr. 2019)

  • Sitagliptin and Metformin hydrochloride (20 Oct. 2021)

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